Nigeria’s Tremendous Falcons secured a 2–0 victory over the Amazons of Benin Republic within the first leg of their 2026 Girls’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Lomé on Friday evening.
Chiwendu Ihezuo and Esther Okoronkwo scored the targets for the reigning African champions.
Captain Rasheedat Ajibade got here near opening the scoring for Nigeria after seven minutes, however her effort struck the crossbar. Folashade Ijamilusi was additionally denied moments later by a last-ditch clearance.
The breakthrough got here within the twenty fourth minute when Ihezuo lobbed the ball previous the house aspect’s goalkeeper after being arrange by an outstanding cross from Deborah Abiodun.
The hosts practically equalised within the thirty fifth minute, however Chiamaka Nnadozie, in aim for Nigeria, produced a powerful save to disclaim them.
Nigeria doubled their benefit late within the first half, with Okoronkwo producing a superb end following one other help from Abiodun.
No aim was recorded within the second half regardless of the Tremendous Falcons sustaining their dominance all through.
The reverse fixture will happen on the Moshood Abiola Sports activities Area, Abeokuta, subsequent Tuesday.
